Giraffe ancestors had shorter necks. Why that changed so drastically over their evolution has stirred a surprising amount of debate since the time of Charles Darwin. While a recent theory suggests ...
The African continent contains a plethora of creatures great and small, but none stick out quite like giraffes. They tower ...
A Penn State researcher has been trying to get to the bottom of the age-old question of why giraffes have long necks. Ed Reschke Getty Images Editor’s note: The Focus on Research column highlights ...
A strange early relative of the giraffe was perfectly adapted for some serious headbutting 17 million years ago, according to new research. The oddball giraffoid didn't have the signature long neck of ...
WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) - Fossils unearthed in China of a forerunner of the modern giraffe are offering insight into the early evolution of this mammal's trademark long neck, driven not only by ...
Wonkito is a wild giraffe who lives in Kenya, the cause of his crooked neck is still unknown Wonkito is back, and the wild giraffe is looking stronger than ever. According to Philip J. Briggs, a ...
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Wonkito is a wild giraffe who lives in Kenya, the cause of his crooked neck is still unknown PHILLIP J BRIGGS / CATERS NEWS In 2019, Philip J. Briggs photographed a wild giraffe with a severely ...